Section 198 of MVA : Section 198: Unauthorised Interference With Vehicle

Explanation using Example

Imagine John, a teenager, sees a fancy sports car parked on a quiet street. Out of curiosity, he opens the unlocked door and sits in the driver's seat without permission from the owner. He starts fiddling with the buttons and accidentally releases the handbrake, causing the car to roll forward and hit a street lamp. Under Section 198 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, John's actions of entering and tampering with the vehicle without any lawful authority or reasonable excuse could result in a fine of one thousand rupees for his unauthorized intrusion and tampering with the car's mechanism.